A COSA initiative, supported through an independent education grant from Teva Pharmaceuticals.

Learn more about the work of the Collaboration on Severe Asthma (COSA), including educational programs, scientific articles, and other online resources on severe asthma at: www.worldallergy.org/severe-asthma.

NEW! ONLINE EDUCATION MODULE

This online learning module offers participants the ability to identify patients who might respond to bronchial thermoplasty, understand long-term outlook, and be aware of complications. The module is built around a case history that is based on a real-life scenario. Participants are quizzed along the way and receive explanations supported by references to relevant publications as well as other resources available online for further exploration. Access the Module

Acknowledgement: WAO thanks Boston Scientific for support through an independent education grant.

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) and the World Allergy Organization. The AAAAI is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this internet enduring material for a maximum number of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Registration is now open for this free educational event. Register Today!

Credits Available
Maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT(S)TM

Program Moderator:

Michael E. Wechsler, MD, MMSc
National Jewish Health
United States

Panel Members:

Parameswaran Nair, MD, PhD, FRCP, FRCPC
McMaster University
Canada

Mario Castro, MD, MPH
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
United States

This 90-minute symposium certified for continuing medical education will focus on the assessment and management of severe asthma, with an emphasis on eosinophilic presentations including the role of biologics, and global best practices to improve patient outcomes.

Key opinion leaders will discuss the management of severe asthma before a live audience of invited physicians and healthcare professionals who will engage with the panel via polling, case dialogue and Question/Answer opportunities.

This program is a partnership of Medscape and the World Allergy Organization. The Program Director is Lanny J. Rosenwasser, MD, University of Missouri at Kansas City, United States.

WORLD ALLERGY TRAINING SCHOOL (WATS) - PUEBLA, MEXICO 2016

On 13-14 October 2016, the Emerging Societies Program (ESP), a joint initiative of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), along with the Puebla College of Allergy and Immunology, held a World Allergy Training School (WATS) in Puebla, Mexico. Dr. Dana Wallace, Dr. Richard Weber and Dr. David Khan represented WAO and led the Training School. A great thank you to Dr. Maria del Rocío and Dr. Désirée Larenas Linnemann for their hard work in putting together this great conference!

ALLERGIC DISEASES RESOURCE CENTER

The ADRC helps you find concise overviews about allergic diseases and up-to-the-minute news of developments in allergy and asthma management and treatment which are written by the world's leading allergy experts. Visit the ARDC to view all topics in the library at:www.worldallergy.org/adrc.

ASK THE WORLD'S EXPERTS

New Question!

Probiotics in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: Are probiotics helpful in the treatment and the prevention of atopic dermatitis?

Are you curious to read what the experts have to say on this question? Click here to read their answers.

If you are a physician that would like to pose educational, scientific or medical questions about allergy, asthma and clinical immunology to WAO international experts, click here. Find a growing list of answered questions here.

WAO WEBSITE AND WAO NEWS & NOTES WIN MARCOM 2016 GOLD AWARD

WAO has been recognized in the 2016 MarCom Awards, judged and administered by the International Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals. The WAO website (www.worldallergy.org/) and WAO News & Notes both received the 2016 Gold Award, which is presented to those entries judged to exceed the high standards of the industry norm. There were over 6,000 entries worldwide.

CALL FOR ALLERGY QUIZZES

Showcase your creativity and add to your CV!

Submit a quiz question with answers and explanations for the Allergy Quiz Section of the WAO website, which is edited by Glenis Scadding, MD.

Each quiz will be featured on the homepage of the WAO website and announced in the monthly newsletter, WAO News & Notes. Join Dr. Scadding in developing an enjoyable learning experience for allergists/immunologists and trainees around the world.

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